Castilla-La Mancha already dazzles by the amount of protected spaces that we can find in it; but, between its provinces, Ciudad Real takes the cake.

 

This is the only province in Spain that counts, not with one, but with two National Parks: Cabañeros and Tablas de Daimiel. In addition, it has two Natural Parks, the Lagunas de Ruidera and the Alcudia Valley and Sierra Madrona; and another good number of Reserves, Natural Monuments, etc.

 

All of them are really unique and different from each other. The combination gives rise to a surprising nature where wetlands, steppes, riverbank forests, Mediterranean forest and even volcanoes can be found. Between them, the offer of activities in nature in Ciudad Real is immense.

 

In the Cabañeros National Park, active tourism activities stand out. Hiking trails, horseback riding, kayaking along the Bullasque River, climbing or abseiling are some of the proposals you can find. If you are a night bug, it is also a great place to start astrotourism.

 

On the other hand, the National Park of Tablas de Daimiel is known, above all, for its possibilities for birdwatching or bird watching. These are combined with guided tours, hiking trails or environmental education activities for the little ones.

The learning mix with activities in nature in Ciudad Real is also found in the Lagunas de Ruidera. There you can make geotouristic routes. Although if you want some more action it is also possible to practice adventure activities, both aquatic (kayaking, sailing or diving), terrestrial (hiking or horse riding) or aerial (paragliding).

 

The latter, too, are the activities that abound in the Natural Park of the Valley of Alcudia and Sierra Madrona. Hiking through the Mines of Horcajo, Sierpe or Peña Escrita are some of the most outstanding routes. You can also do paragliding, horseback riding or enjoy watching the wonderful species of birds that fly over our heads.

 

Finally, beyond its National and Natural Parks, Ciudad Real offers many other possibilities. The volcanoes of Calatrava, the Hoces del Guadiana or the dozens of lagoons and wetlands of the province create an incomparable framework for activities in nature.